Freedom Packers in Deland

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Address: 1735 Patterson Ave, Deland, FL 32724
Overview

Freedom Packers in DeLand has been subject to an extended stop-sale order on flavored tea products since September 2021. The original order covered eight pallets of Luck Tea of Ceylon in sweet, unsweetened, blueberry, and pear varieties. Between March and May 2024, the facility documented the disposition of product across multiple focused inspections, with inspectors witnessing the removal of 37 cases of Blueberry (7,104 oz) and one pallet of Unsweetened (17,280 oz), followed by additional pallet quantities in March. A complementary stop-use order was issued in May 2023. Compliance check-back inspections in November 2023 and December 2023 found that the original citations from a September 2021 inspection had not yet been resolved, and the stop-sale and stop-use orders remained in effect. An FDA inspection in May 2024 recorded zero violations. The facility was instructed to contact the FDACS Business Center to request written release of remaining product and equipment once all corrections and required documentation were completed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Freedom Packers in Deland: FDACS Inspection History (8)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 3 inspections
— FDA Inspection· Inspected

Inspector: MELISSA SAM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MELISSA SAM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DORIS DIAZ

Comments: Request # 5104468 - Witnessed Product Disposition - Part 3 Lot # LTB 21202A Quantity (37 Packs ) =12x 160z. Bottles of Luck Tea of Ceylon- Blueberry= 7,104 oz. Lot # LTU 212024A Quantity (1 Pallet)}= 1080 of 12 x 160z Bottles of Luck Tea of Ceylon- Unsweet = 17,280 oz. 3 Pallets remained

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DORIS DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SRECIALIST I

Comments: Request # 5104468 Witnessed Product Disposition - Part 2 - Lot # LTB 21202A Quantity (1.1/2 Pallets) - 1210 - 160z. Bottles of Luck Tea of Ceylon- Blueblerry = 16,512 oz. 4.5 Pallets remained

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DORIS DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: REFERENCES: Non-compliance Request # 5104468 From visit # 4100600400 - 9/15/2021 This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have NOT yet been resolved and this food establishment has NOT Met Inspection Requirements. PALLETS OF SHELF STABLE SWEET, UNSWEETENED, BLUEBERRY AND PEAR FLAVORED TEA BEVERAGES - LOT # FP21200A LTP 21201A LTP 021201A , LTS 21203A LTB 21202A LTU 21204A The original Stop-Use Order/Stop-Sale Order remains in effect. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. Consultation with Food Establishment via email. (See attached correspond)

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Non-compliance Request # 5104468 This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection on 09/15/2021. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have not yet been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements. The original Stop-Use Order/Stop-Sale Order remains In effect. Food establishment can visit https:/foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. This Focused Inspection is being conducted to document and to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. INSPECTOR WITNESSED THE DISPOSITION OF: 1 PALLET OF LUCK TEA OF CEYLON SWEET CASE 12 BOTTLES - 16 FL. OZ. LOT # LTS 21203A 14 PALLET OF LUCK TEA OF CEYLON PEAR CASE 12 BOTTLES - 16 FL. OZ. LOT # LTP 21201A DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIAL!

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DORIS DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management and to follow up from previous citations . Discussed with Person in Charge on dates and times for the disposition of 8 pallets of flavored tea placed under Stop Sale on 09/15/2021. Product will expired soon. Mr. Kuhn will contact the deparment when ready. 848 - Bottles of tea Brand Name: Luck Tea of Ceylon 166 - 5 Gl. Gourmet BBQ sauce Brand Name: Flavor Works

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GRACE MEKELSKI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to follow up on Pending Supplement and to set up a routine acidified food inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GRACE MEKELSKI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Product (flavored tea) placed under Stop Sale on 09/16/2021 (8 pallets) still present and remain under stop sale. Stop Use placed on 05/04/2023 remains under stop use. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Freedom Packers in Deland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freedom Packers in Deland last inspected?
Freedom Packers in Deland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 6, 2024. Inspection type: FDA Inspection.
How many inspections has Freedom Packers in Deland had?
Freedom Packers in Deland has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Freedom Packers in Deland find?
Freedom Packers in Deland was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 6, 2024 (FDA Inspection).
Has Freedom Packers in Deland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Freedom Packers in Deland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

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